A step by step tool for top achievers

Preparation leads to Confidence
Preparation means tolerating failure but never accepting it. It means having the courage
to face defeat without feeling defeated, being disappointed without being discouraged.
Preparation means learning from our mistakes. There is nothing wrong with making
mistakes. We all do. A fool is one who makes the same mistake twice. A person who
makes a mistake and doesn't correct it, commits a bigger one.
The best way to handle a mistake is to
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admit it quickly
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not dwell on it
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learn from it
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not repeat it
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not assign blame or make excuses

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Pressure comes from being unprepared. There is no substitute for preparation, practice
and hard work. Desire and wishful thinking won't do it. Only preparation will give you the
competitive edge.
Pressure can paralyze when a person is not prepared. Just like water gravitates to its
own path, success gravitates to those who are prepared. Weak effort gets weak results.
Persistence is a name we give to
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a purpose
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preparation
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patience
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principles
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positive attitude
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a plan .
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price .
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practice
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pride
Ask yourself:
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Do you have a clearly defined purpose?
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Do you have a plan of action?
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What effort are you putting into preparation?
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What price are you willing to pay? How far are you willing to go?
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Do you have the patience to withstand the gestation period?
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Are you willing to practice toward excellence?
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Do you have any firm principles to stand on?
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Do you have pride in your performance?
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Do you have the "can do" attitude?